New Chair of the British Tourist Authority (BTA)

Nick de Bois CBE has been appointed by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as Chair of the BTA (VisitBritain/VisitEngland) for a period of three years. He will take up his new post on 1 November 2022 until 31 October 2025. Nick has been VisitEngland Advisory Board (VEAB) Chair since his appointment on 1 June 2020 until his new appointment begins. During this time, and acting in an independent capacity, Nick has led the UK government's review into the funding and structures of England’s Destination Management Organisations. There have been calls in Wales for a similar review.